The peaceful transition of power from one political party to another (Federalists to Rebublican-Democrats)
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the electoral system of 1800 failed because there were not enough guidelines in place to do the job. In the election of 1800, both Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes, this is why the House decided.
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson referred to the presidential election of 1800 as the Revolution of 1800 because it ushered in a Democratic-Republican Party rule. It also lead to the eventual demise of the Federalist Party.
The major problem Adams faced in the 1800 election was his refusal to go to war against France. John Adams served as the 2nd U.S. President.
He reversed Federalist policies